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Kansas Schools Now Collect Phones at the Door – Spends $180K On Smartphone Lockers (www.gadgetreview.com)
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At least one Kansas district is projecting $150,000 to $180,000 just to equip secondary students with individual phone lockers, according to the Wichita Eagle. The state provided zero dedicated funding. Every dollar comes from local budgets.

Districts choosing fabric locking pouches — think Yondr, the magnetic-lock system concert venues use to keep audiences present — face an estimated $30 per unit. Statewide, the Kansas Division of the Budget put that figure at roughly $13.4 million if every student received one, according to the Lawrence KS Times. Lockers require a steeper upfront investment. Neither option came with a state check attached.

Legislators passed the policy. The price tag was someone else’s problem.

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[-] andros_rex@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Again, go substitute. I am sure that there are tons of openings near you.

Your lack of critical thinking skills and ability to comprehend what you read might hamper you, but it would help you realize that you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

Maybe I should come to your workplace and tell you how things work.

[-] KingGimpicus@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago

I actually do substitute at my local community College. We have a saying here in the welding shop. If you cant do the job, teach. I tell my students that learning a skill is valuable even if they cant use it. Just like the phone in their pocket, its useful beyond the direct application. At worst, they can pass on the skills and experience to someone who can use them. I figure giving back is the very least I can do to keep the world spinning. And the very least is teaching, funnily enough.

[-] andros_rex@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

Ah, so you work with ADULTS who PAY YOU MONEY. Not the same as K12 baby girl.

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